Eight Hundred and Seventy-Eight: The Most Valuable 3 Pairs in a Row (Two/Five)

After the second half of the game started, the highlight of this game was not who lost and who won.

At the beginning of the third quarter, the Warriors had an 8-0 spurt, as if the game was about to return to suspense.

But after a timeout adjustment, the Grizzlies quickly re-stabilized their defense and did not allow the Warriors to effectively narrow the point difference.

If the hole is dug too big, the less time it takes, the harder it will be to fill it.

If the Warriors cannot reduce the point difference to less than 20 points before the fourth quarter, it will be really difficult to make a comeback.

However, judging from the current situation, it is difficult for the Warriors to achieve their goals.

Therefore, winning or losing is no longer the highlight of this game. The highlight of this game is entirely focused on Link alone.

"If the situation does not change, it is almost impossible for Link to play in the fourth quarter. Therefore, there are only a few minutes left for Link to tie the record. Seven consecutive games with triple-doubles, only three in NBA history. I have done it personally. And Link is very likely to be the first player in the league to achieve this record since the 21st century!"

Hubie Brown looked through the data. Since Jordan, no one has come close to this record.

"Triple-Double Maniac" Kidd? Versatile forward James? Not even them! Seven consecutive triple-doubles are also impossible for them.

This is not because Kidd and James are not strong enough, but because to achieve 7 consecutive games or even Chamberlain's 9 consecutive triple-doubles requires a lot of special background bonuses.

The reason why Chamberlain and "Big O" can get consecutive triple-doubles is because they are in an era of data explosion.

No one in the NBA of that era took defense seriously, and all games were like chaotic All-Star games. The data of the players is so large that it can fill a swimming pool.

There was no offensive ball interference in that era, the league lacked athletic big men, and players were poorly trained.

There may even be a situation where everyone was having a beer party the night before, so no one came back to defend the game the next day.

If you are lucky enough to see the game videos of that era, you will find that in front of those stars, others are as weak as junior high school students.

Therefore, in that era when there was almost no defense and most players were just dawdling, there were many incredible statistics.

For example, Chamberlain averaged 50 points per game.

Walter Bellamy averaged 32+19 per game.

Bill Russell averaged 23.6 rebounds per game.

And, Oscar Robertson averaged a triple-double per game.

The consecutive triple-double records of Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson were born in that era.

In that era without the three-point line, the NBA averaged 118.8 points per game. For comparison, the NBA in the 2007-08 season averaged only 99.9 points per game.

After that, as the quality of defense improved and the professionalism of the league improved, such exaggerated ancient data almost never appeared again.

Until the guy called "God" appeared.

Michael Jordan may be the first player in NBA history to achieve 7 consecutive triple-doubles with nothing but terrifying strength.

In the 1988-89 season, the media and public opinion said that Jordan played alone, refused to share the ball, and regarded other teammates as mere dust, which was not conducive to the long-term development of the team.

Moreover, Jordan was a rising star at that time, and people respected the all-around tall point guard like "Magic" and the triple-double model.

It also happened that the Bulls' main point guard Sam Patterson was injured at the time, so Jordan took the initiative to petition to be the point guard, hoping to slap the media in the face.

Jordan was indeed a ruthless man. In a fit of anger, he rewarded the media who criticized him with 7 consecutive triple-doubles and 10 triple-doubles in 11 games, creating such a legend.

But at that time, young Jordan's consecutive triple-doubles were somewhat of a "brush".

Most of Jordan's assists are "forced assists", which actually do not have much effect on the team's organization.

During Jordan's role as point guard, the Bulls first had 5 wins and 6 losses, and then suffered a wave of five consecutive losses. The record was very bad. From then on, Jordan gave up the all-encompassing combo guard triple-double model.

Therefore, although Jordan's consecutive triple-doubles are proof of strength, they have little merit. But his contribution to the victory of the game was not that great.

Link, on the other hand, is different from the three people in front of him.

First of all, the Grizzlies won all of the past 6 consecutive games in which Link had triple-doubles.

Secondly, most of Link's triple-doubles are not "brushed". His organization really helped the team. He rebounded more because of the lack of Randolph, a big rebounder.

And among them, there were several games in which Link did not play in garbage time to improve statistics.

Therefore, if Link really achieves a triple-double in 7 consecutive games, then the gold content of his 7 consecutive triple-doubles will actually be higher than that of Robertson and Jordan!

It is not difficult to get consecutive triple-doubles, but it is very difficult to get consecutive triple-doubles without deliberately brushing the data and ensuring that the team wins.

This is why James, Kidd and others can't do it either.

All Memphis fans have been waiting for that moment to come. Link is now only 2 rebounds and 1 assist away from getting a triple-double.

But there is not much time left before the end of the third quarter.

The Warriors, who are number one in the Western Conference, have been completely reduced to a background. Now basketball fans all over the world are paying attention to only Link.

Link took his time and said he didn't want to take the record? That would be so hypocritical.

Link also wants to get the record, but he doesn't want to "force an assist."

Therefore, his organization is still in service of the team, not the data.

48 seconds before the end of the third quarter, Link was only 1 rebound and 1 assist away from a triple-double.

Wanting to get 1 rebound and 1 assist in just 48 seconds is by no means 100% safe.

Fans are a little worried. If Link can't get it, will he be willing to continue playing in the garbage time of the fourth quarter?

At this time on the court, Jimmy Butler received a pass from Link and shot a three-pointer.

Everyone raised their arms, ready to celebrate Link's 10th assist of the game.

But unfortunately, Butler's three-point shot missed the frame, and Link missed his 10th assist.

After this round, if the Warriors use up 24 seconds of attack time, there will only be 24 seconds left in the third quarter. It will be very difficult for Link to get a triple-double!

Green couldn't control that much. He immediately blocked his position with his back, preparing to protect the rebound.

He predicted the basketball's landing point and jumped up to pick it up.

But just as Green took off, he felt a huge impact from behind.

Link immediately caught up with him, and with his incredible take-off height and wingspan superior to Green's, he was stunned to grab the offensive rebound through Green!

Even though he was stuck in a good position, the opponent still took away the rebound. After Green was knocked down in the second quarter, he was undoubtedly humiliated again.

After landing, he immediately rushed to the referee to signal Link for a rebound foul, but the referee ignored it.

Although the two did have a slight collision in the air, in the opinion of the referee, it was not a foul.

After Link grabbed the rebound, he sent the ball to Butler for the second consecutive time.

This time, Butler did not waste Link's pass. He shot steadily from beyond the three-point line and the basketball went hollow into the net.

In one round, Link got 1 rebound and 1 assist at the same time!

With 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Link scored a triple-double with 44 seconds left before the end of the third quarter, reaching a record of seven consecutive games with a triple-double.

Together with Oscar Robertson and Jordan, he ranks second in the NBA's consecutive triple-doubles list!

"Link has touched a great record again, a great record that has been forgotten because it is almost impossible to break! Link's desire for that rebound just now is obviously stronger than that of Draymond Green! In Green Even though he was stuck in position, Link still grabbed the rebound."

"Yes, as long as he wants, no one can stop him from creating greatness!"

Both Hubie Brown and Mike Brin stood up and applauded Link.

The dynasty has come to an end, but Link's control of the alliance is still stable!

After this goal, the Grizzlies already led the Warriors by 31 points, and the fourth quarter completely turned into garbage time.

Under the shouts of everyone, Link made a gentleman's bow to the lonely-looking Warriors.

The game is over, you're done.